Make Misogyny Great Again Published: 2 September 2021 Anna Grudzinska shows, how, in the Polish case, “populist nationalism” becomes a tool used to obliterate not only women’s rights but also constitutional democracy as such. By Anna Grudzinska
Navigating paradox: Towards a conceptual framework for activism at the intersection of religion and sexuality Published: 17 September 2020 Partner Analysis At the intersection of religion and sexuality, this journal article, based on research supported by HBF's Keeping the Faith project, explores how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people navigate dynamics of inclusion and exclusion within faith-based settings.
Striking back: Right-wing gender politics in Greece Published: 14 August 2020 Rising antifeminist, homo- and transphobic politics of right-wing parties in Greece, influenced by the orthodox church, are threatening progressive achievements in the country. By Marianthi Anastasiadou
Contentious Neocatholics going political: the Italian perspective Published: 31 July 2020 In Italy, a new Catholic movement is emerging, which is pursuing counter-democratic goals and giving a new dimension to the backlash. By Massimo Prearo
Getting personal with Ayla: Muslim Catholic Spiritual Lesbian Mother Published: 29 June 2020 Interview Ayla grew up as a second generation Turkish German in Berlin. In the interview she shares her story about growing up in a Muslim family, running away from home as a teenager, becoming a mother and converting to Catholicism while falling in love with a woman. By Lea Noa
Kimberlé Crenshaw at the German Federal Constitutional Court: religion at the crossroads between race and gender Published: 27 May 2019 In terms of research into the relationship between religion, race and gender as legal categories, Crenshaw’s works are essential. By Dr. Nahed Samour
‘Agenda Europe’: an extremist Christian network in the heart of Europe Published: 29 April 2019 The 'Agenda Europe', a pan-European, Christian-extremist network, is committed to the 'restoration of natural order'. A text on why one should be aware of the existence of such networks. By Neil Datta
Lucetta Scaraffia Is Trying to Fight Catholic Patriarchy from the Inside Published: 5 November 2018 The editor of Women Church World, a monthly magazine published by the Vatican, believes that change is coming to Catholicism. By Elizabeth Barber
“I am first a Buddhist, second a feminist” Published: 5 January 2016 In an interview, Ven. Dhammananda Bhikkhunī, the first fully ordained Thai Theravada Buddhist nun, speaks about the struggle for female ordination in Thailand and expresses her hopes for progress. By Srijula Yongstar and Florian Reinold
Unveiled or unemployed: The German unveiling policies - An ultimatum between Allah and work? Published: 14 December 2012 As a symbol of ‘Islamic’ oppression and backwardness for some and an emblem of dignity and devout faith for others, veiling has sparked discussions centered on religion. However, recent unveiling policies in several European countries have characterized veiling as far more than an expression of religious faith. By Lara-Zuzan Golesorkhi
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